Two years ago today, I learned how truly grateful I am for each and every one of my children. My two oldest (both girls) were in a horrible, life altering car accident. We had been out all day with all of the kids (two cars) taking pictures... having a really good time. My oldest daughter was sixteen and had been driving for almost a full year. We turned left, heading to our next photo op, when she made a new driver mistake and followed us blindly through the turn. When I reached the crushed car, my oldest had somehow managed to climb out of the car. We still don't know how she did that since even my husband couldn't move that door after the accident. I was running from our van to her car. I kept hearing someone screaming "NO, No , no ..." I realized it was me who was screaming. As I got closer to my daughter and the car I saw she was crying and she was saying, " She's not okay."
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
So VERY Grateful...
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you,"
declares the Lord,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future..."
declares the Lord,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future..."
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The pictures of the car are indescribable. What miracle your family experienced. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteHow scary and trying for your family. I have tears in my eyes just thinking about what a horrific scene it must have been. Thank you for reminding me (on a day when my children have been stretching me to the limit), how much I have to cherish and how quickly it could all change.
ReplyDeleteOh my! This post brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine the fear that must have gripped your heart when you ran to that car and then the relief that must have enveloped you as you heard that deep breath from your daughter!
ReplyDeleteGod's hand of protection was on your family that day.
Thank you for sharing this story. It's a reminder to hold close the ones you love because tomorrow is not guarenteed.
Becca
www.beccasfreshfruit.blogspot.com
That is an amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing it. I'm gonna go kiss my babies. God saved her for a reason...He truly is great and wonderful.
ReplyDeletewow! Such an incredible story!! God's hand is right!!!
ReplyDeleteThat car and not one but two survivors??? that can only be God..Jennifer